Thunderbirds to the Rescue
“The Thunderbirds roar into action, zooming into the most exciting adventures ever seen.”
Synopsis
A compilation of two episodes from the Supermarionation series Thunderbirds. A new super satellite has gone into orbit. Permanently manned, it is now in space to help humanity as the monitor station always on the alert to spot trouble, receive messages for help and set in motion the world's most exciting organisation, International Rescue...
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Thunderbirds To The Rescue (1980) Precision Video Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-23
Top Cast
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Peter Dyneley
Jeff Tracy / Commander Norman / Interceptor One Pilot (voice)
Shane Rimmer
Scott Tracy / Radar Operator (voice)
David Holliday
Vrigil Tracy / Newsreader (voice)
Matt Zimmerman
Alan Tracy / TV Reporter / Seahawk Pilot (voice)
David Graham
Gordon Tracy / Brains / Parker / Kyrano / Captain Hanson (voice)
Ray Barrett
John Tracy / The Hood / Lieutenant Burroughs / Patterson (voice)
Sylvia Anderson
Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward / Air Terrainean Guide (voice)
Christine Finn
Tin-Tin / Grandma Tracy (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 13, 1980
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$64K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Pattillo, Desmond Saunders
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson, Martin Crump
- Original Score
- Barry Gray
- Original Title
- Thunderbirds to the Rescue
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $64K
- Production Studios
- ITC Entertainment, Century 21 Productions, Associated Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Pattillo, Desmond Saunders
Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson, Martin Crump
Barry Gray
John Read
Harry Ledger, David Lane
Gerry Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Pattillo
Director
Desmond Saunders
Director
Gerry Anderson
Producer
Gerry Anderson
Writer
Sylvia Anderson
Writer
Martin Crump
Writer
Harry Ledger
Editor
David Lane
Editor
John Read
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thunderbirds to the Rescue
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What is Thunderbirds to the Rescue about?
A compilation of two episodes from the Supermarionation series Thunderbirds. A new super satellite has gone into orbit. Permanently manned, it is now in space to help humanity as the monitor station always on the alert to spot trouble, receive messages for help and set in motion the world's most exciting organisation, International Rescue...
Who directed Thunderbirds to the Rescue?
Thunderbirds to the Rescue was directed by Alan Pattillo, Desmond Saunders.
Who stars in Thunderbirds to the Rescue?
The principal cast of Thunderbirds to the Rescue includes Peter Dyneley, Shane Rimmer, David Holliday, Matt Zimmerman, David Graham.
When was Thunderbirds to the Rescue released and how long is it?
Thunderbirds to the Rescue was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Thunderbirds to the Rescue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thunderbirds to the Rescue was composed by Barry Gray.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thunderbirds to the Rescue?
Thunderbirds to the Rescue holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).